The 10 Most Controversial Halloween Costumes of 2011

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Halloween is right around the corner, and there's a variety of reasons people get dressed up. Whether it's to relive some childhood nostalgia, channel the swagger of on-screen icons, or even just have an excuse to wear ridiculous gear.

Then there's some people who are just out to offend. Giving no thought to how other people will feel about their costume, some folks try to be funny by pushing the envelope too far. Sometimes it works, plenty of times it doesn't. In anticipation of the messed-up things we'll see this season, or if you want some ideas that will definitely piss people off, here are the 10 Most Controversal Halloween Costumes of 2011.

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10. Wall Street Protester

Flannel Shirt, $45

Dark Jeans, $65

Hiking Boots, $300

Sharpie Multipack, $11

Occupy all streets, or just all bars by dressing up to go against the man. Find the brightest posterboard you can find and put a slogan about how you plan on getting "99% DRUNK" or something.

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9. Unemployed NBA Player

Deflated basketball, $5

Training Shorts, $20

Training Jersey, $15

Leather Briefcase, $860

Portfolio, $265

The NBA lockout is in full effect and has many players scrounging for a side hustle. Show people you're still practicing in hopes for a season in this training gear, but don't forget your leather portfolio for your resume and a nice briefcase for any prospective job interviews.

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8. Injured Tony Romo

Romo Jersey, $40

Cowboys Sideline Hat, $20

Doctor Visit Pad, $4

Plush Lungs, $18

Romo may have promised his critics and fans a Super Bowl, but with a collapsed lung and broken ribcage, he's yet to deliver. If you believe in voodoo or just want to celebrate the QB being out of commission (way to champion good sportsmanship, dick), do it with a sideline cap, jersey, a set of Doctor's Notes (to give to head coach Jason Garrett), and some plush lungs, as some sort of weird "get well soon" gift, we suppose.

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7. Lil Wayne in Jeggings

Leopard Jeggings, $72

Blue Polo Boxers, $38 for 6

Louis Vuitton Initiales Belt, $460

Vans, $45

Echo Mic, $3

Weezy's unforgettable VMA get-up caused quite a stir among hip-hop and style heads alike. Relive the ensuing Internet comment chaos by rocking the same outfit. His tats are optional, but they'll definitely help. Consider getting them temporarily though.

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6. Anthony Weiner

White Towel, $8

Mask, $25

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Show your twitter followers how much you've been working out with this towel and mask. Dick pics not necessary.

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5. Victor Ortiz

Boxing Trunks, $30

Boxing Gloves, $23

Hug Me T-Shirt, $21

Bruise Make-Up, $7

This guy can't catch a break. His mom left him. Then his dad left him. Then he got his ass knocked-out by Mayweather on a cheap shot. Damn, he must have awful trust issues. The least you could do is keep him relevant in this get-up.

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4. Dead Osama Bin Laden

Costume, $50

Eyepatch, $7

Snorkel, $28

Look, you found Osama's body! Rock the eyepatch over the left eye of this costume — for accuracy's sake — and add the snorkel to let people know just how you made it out of your watery grave.

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3. Zombie Steve Jobs

New Balance 991, $140

Washed Jeans, $25

Mock Neck, $20

Zombie Makeup, $4

iPad (Bonus: have "Plants vs. Zombies" on it)

Looks like Steve had some unfinished business, and there's no app for the undead's hunger for brains. Too soon? Probably. Fucked up? Definitely.

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2. Troy Davis

Jumpsuit, $37

Toy Syringe, $9

In the final days of the controversial Davis sentence, numerous people adopted the mantra "I Am Troy Davis." This was displayed through signs, campaigns, and t-shirts. This costume is definitely not the way to co-sign that statement. Protesting against capital punishment? Just plain don't give a shit about decency? Well this is the costume for you, bro.

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1. Casey Anthony's Baby

Trash Bag,$13

Adult Diaper, $32

Duct Tape, $2/roll

Love dead baby jokes? Here's your chance to be one. Strap on this adult diaper, put duct tape around your mouth, and walk around in a trash bag. Maybe even tie the bag around you in a stylish way to add a little taste to the tastelessness of it all.